Interim Superintendent Michael Malone would not comment on the reasons behind Striano’s departure, except to say she has found another position. He said her resignation became official within the last two weeks.

This resignation also comes after Striano last year said she was excited about being named principal, for the first time in her career. Previously, the Stamford, Connecticut, native had worked as an associate principal at a high school in North Scituate, Rhode Island.

Malone said assistant principals Kevin Braga and John Harrison have recently helped lead the school. He stressed that Van Buren will also help lead the school until a permanent replacement can be named.

According to a written release from the school, Van Buren has a master’s degree in educational leadership, and has completed all other coursework leading to a doctorate from Northeastern University. She is also an adjunct instructor at Fitchburg State University.

“I am happy to assist the district during this transition in order to continue the positive academic and cultural momentum and growth at the high school,” she said in a written statement.

Van Buren has been working within the district for nine years and served as the high school’s principal for six years.

Prior to Van Buren being named to the position again, the high school has gone approximately a month without a principal in the building.

Parents within the community have said that Striano has not been at the school lately.

Malone and School Committee Chairwoman Eliza Couture would not comment on whether Striano went on leave before her resignation.

Malone said incoming superintendent Anthony Azar will direct the search for Striano’s replacement. Azar was named Malone’s successor last March and is transitioning from his current administrative job in New Bedford to the superintendent’s position at Dighton-Rehoboth.

His tenure will officially begin on July 1.

The school district’s leadership of late has seen many new faces.

Last fall, Dighton Elementary School also welcomed a new principal in Paula Manchester.

In recent years, there has been some turnover at the superintendent position as well.

Former Superintendent Kathy Montagano retired in 2011 after serving the district since 2008.

After Montagano, Jennifer Wordell served as an interim superintendent from 2011-12. Instead of replacing her with a permanent candidate, the district named Malone, who also served as an interim superintendent in Middleboro from 2010-12. In July, he agreed to a one-year contract, which ends the end of this month.